Chinese Tea

An illustrated introduction to the ancient culture of tea in China and its popularisation around the world.

Tong Liu (Author)

9780521186803, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 9 March 2012

166 pages
23 x 15.6 x 0.9 cm, 0.3 kg

China is world renowned as the homeland of tea planting, production and drinking. In this illustrated introduction Liu Tong provides a fascinating insight into the ancient culture of Chinese tea, the trade, tradition, literature, philosophy and ceremony associated with tea in China and its popularisation around the world. Chinese Tea will appeal to all those with an interest in Chinese history and culture, and will be thought-provoking reading for the many tea drinkers found throughout the world.

Preface
1. Good tea from remote mountains
2. The art of tea-making
3. Well-known tea drinkers and books about tea
4. The spread of tea from China
5. The lingering taste of famous teas
6. Tea utensils
7. Tea-Zen affinity
8. Tea ceremony in China
9. Tea-drinking customs
Appendix: chronological table of the Chinese dynasties.

Subject Areas: Beverages [WBX], Cultural studies [JFC], Asian history [HBJF]